Basic Technology History by Tyler D Falls
Online Technology Source Computers: First Computer Invented: Most people when they think of first computer invented they think Bill Gates. This, however, is not true, for the computer was invented long before Bill Gates was around. Bill Gates only revolutionized the computer, buy... First Laptops Invented: Although it is a little hard to determine what the first portable or laptop computer was, and when it was invented, we can however say that there is more than one claim to laptop fame.

Guide to Buying Hard Drives by Andrew Gates
Apart from being one of the most essential parts of your computer, hard drive storage is constantly updating, in terms of both capacity of disk space and in physical size. When it comes time to upgrade your disk storage, there are a number of factors for you to take into account. ... External Hard drives Laptop Hard Drives There have been many advances in miniaturization of hardware components for laptop computing, and hard drive technology is not left out of this loop. ... SCSI (SMALL COMPUTER SYSTEM INTERFACE) This is the hard drive interface standard used by many high-end PCs,...

Notebook or Desktop Computer, What is the Best Buy? by Roberto Sedycias
The idea of purchasing a personal computer may be appealing to a lot of people, however they may feel undecided as weather to go for a traditional desktop computer or for a light weight portable notebook. Several aspects should be taken into consideration as for the purposes of such acquisition. ... So, in this case if weight is not a critical issue, than you may just consider to purchase a traditional regular-model notebook as long as it meets your requirements. ... On the other hand, if the main reason for the purchasing of a computer is portability, then in this case the notebook will...

Amps, Volts, and MAh by Dan Hagopian
PDA batteries like all batteries have electrical specifications that include its volt and milliAmp hour rating. These terms are abbreviated as we see in the following example: 3.7 V, 1600 mAh. What do these terms mean, and why should you care about the specifications of pda batteries? ... In the case of PDA Batteries, a milliAmp hour (mAh) is most commonly used. ... The original battery might be specified at 10.8 Volts, but customers using a universal part can operate their laptop safely at either the 10 or 11 Volt setting.

Finding Your MAC Address On Wired And Wireless Network Cards by Darren Miller
The Answer To The Media Access Control Question Over the past few weeks I have received quite a few e-mails about Ethernet cards, both wired and wireless, and more specifically, about Media Access Control (MAC) addresses. I think the main reason I’ve received so many questions about Ethernet... In this case, it is a Broadcom wireless Ethernet card built into my laptop. ... Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection 2: If you have multiple Ethernet (network) cards in your systems, as I do in this laptop, you will have multiple listings.

Data Recovery Methods by Michael Russell
Sometimes, due to unforeseen occurrences, it may become necessary to recover information from your hard drive. For instance, you computer may encounter problems and you need to recover documents. In many cases such data retrieval is quite possible. So, how exactly does data recovery work? ... Nevertheless, as a hard drive is a sensitive piece of equipment it, needs to be shipped very carefully. ... Rather, you can simply ship your hard drive to them and they will retrieve the data from it. ... Specialists do not require your entire computer to recover your data.

Remote Software by Sezer Bozkurt
Remote access programs are useful and efficient in so many ways. The main focus of this technology is to basically make the office accessible from anywhere that has an internet connection. These days the line between work and home are being blurred with employees working over 50 hours a week in... You may want to transfer files between your laptop and office PC. ... Remote-node server products, such as NetRider and LANgate, are designed for small branch offices searching for an affordable, simple remote access solution.

Computer Projector Rentals by Eric Morris
Computer projectors have become indispensable for company presentations. The audio-visual impact alone really drives a difficult point home. Most computer renting companies also provide computer projectors. However renting a computer projector can be complex as projectors are custom-designed for... For portable projectors, insist on a case to pack the equipment. ... LCD screen would also Plasma monitors would suffice if the assembly will be small. ... Get the whole thing checked, for video and sound quality.

The USB Toll by O G Popa
In 1962, a group of brilliant engineers have postulated the RS232 serial communications protocols, and until 1998 everybody worked with this communications channel very well. It was present on all PCs, until recently. Today, if you will check the newest models of computers on sale, you are going... Today, implementing USB communications in a small project it is more demanding that the project itself, for most applications, and it is so expensive that small and medium developers cannot afford to do it: they have to buy USB drivers from “qualified-vendors”.

Scan/Print/Copy Machines: Do They Live Up to the Hype? by Martin Coleman
Think Small. Think Cheaper. That's the way the industry seems to be heading these days. Laptops are outselling desktops in some places. Those who can afford them are buying Palm Pilots. Zip drives are nearly all but forgotten. CDs and CD writers are now as common as floppies were in a previous... You can now fit everything into a small 2-foot wide desk. ... For small business, they are a must. ... For many reasons: less cables getting tangled, less power cables required (less power plugs about the place), less electricity being used (we hope!) and some are quite compact.